Activities Coordinator

Sandstone Care Group; Malton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care group as an Activities Coordinator at Manor Park Care Home in Malton. This role involves designing and delivering enriching activities that promote wellbeing for residents. Candidates should possess experience in care settings, excellent communication skills, and a passion for engaging with the elderly.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free Meals

Free DBS

Discounts on the high street

Refer-a-Friend scheme with £250 bonus

Flexible pay options

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Qualifications

• Experience in activities or lifestyle roles within care settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of older adults' needs, particularly those with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a varied programme of activities.
• Build relationships with residents to understand their interests.
• Coordinate community engagement and outings.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Interpersonal Skills

Engagement

Education

Previous experience in an activities or lifestyle role

Job description

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Activities Coordinator. Manor Park Care Home

• Hours: Full Time and Part Time available
• Salary: £12.36 per hour
• Start Date: Early September (exact date TBC)
• Shift Pattern: To be confirmed. Full flexibility required, including availability for both weekday and weekend shifts.

Opening in mid-September in the heart of Malton, Manor Park Care Home is a brand-new, purpose-built facility offering exceptional residential, nursing, and dementia care. As part of the Sandstone Care Group, we are committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive environment where residents feel engaged, supported, and truly at home.

We are now seeking a creative and compassionate Activities Coordinator to join our opening team and help shape a meaningful and enriching lifestyle programme for our residents.

Key Responsibilities.

As an Activities Coordinator, you will play a key role in enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents through engaging, person-centred activities. You’ll design and deliver a varied programme that promotes physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.

• Plan and lead a diverse range of activities including arts and crafts, music, games, gardening, exercise sessions, and themed events.
• Build strong relationships with residents to understand their interests, preferences, and abilities.
• Organise special events such as birthday celebrations, seasonal parties, and visits from entertainers.
• Support residents living with dementia through tailored sensory and cognitive activities.
• Coordinate outings and community engagement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of participation and feedback to continuously improve the activity programme.
• Work collaboratively with care staff and families to ensure activities are inclusive and meaningful.

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

*Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘WAGESTREAM’.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in an activities or lifestyle role, ideally within a care home or healthcare setting.
• A warm, engaging personality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for planning and delivering varied activities.
• Understanding of the needs of older adults, including those living with dementia.
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and occasional evenings for special events.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We aim for diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.